5 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Founder of Ballymaloe Foods speaks about a life in food “Even though challenges are daunting, having a challenge is a great thing for anyone” – Yasmin Hyde on growing Ballymaloe Foods The founder of Ballymaloe Foods says there is a very thin line between success and failure. Yasmin... Read More
4 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie This year’s Culture Night, on September 23rd, will see venues all over the country open their doors, late into the night. From music to the arts, to comedy, fashion, and literature, entertainment lovers are in for a real treat as more than 1,000 live events are planned. Cork... Read More
3 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie It’s widely known that the Cork-based Musgrave Group controls the SuperValu and Centra brands, but did you know there is another retail franchise brand which is also based in Cork? Founded from humble beginnings in 1955 by James A. Barry, The Barry Group has grown from a once... Read More
3 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie An initiative to introduce young people in County Cork to Irish authors has returned for the second year in a row. One County, One Book is a programme by Cork County Council Library and Arts Service and is supported by Creative Ireland. The title for 2022 is ‘Not... Read More
2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie New funding will provide grants to students on the new Allergy and Clinical Immunology Postgraduate Programme at UCC Cork based Musgrave, “Ireland’s leading food retailer, wholesaler and foodservice company”, has collaborated with University College Cork (UCC) to advance allergy education and research. In keeping with Musgrave’s long-standing history... Read More
2 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie A new report examining the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the learning experiences of young people with disabilities is published today. Researchers at University College Cork (UCC) examined how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected young people with disabilities’ experience of learning and vocational training, and what we can... Read More
2 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Cork Business News Abtran held an all-staff event in Pairc Ui Chaoimh, celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of the company in 1997 at North Main Street in Cork, initially with just six employees, now employing almost 2,000 people at the company’s headquarters in Mahon, and other... Read More
2 September 2022 By Elaine Murphy elaine@TheCork.ie Carrigaline Tidy Towns welcomes new volunteers – and other news from Carrigaline Tidy Towns Carrigaline Tidy Towns volunteers continue to meet up two or three times a week working on projects around the town. The gardening team are very busy watering and deadheading flowers which are much admired... Read More
2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Cork natives win Class 15, 16 and 20 categories and Irish Junior Handlers Final in Irish Angus All-Ireland Championship – Competition sponsored by ABP Cahir, Aldi and The Irish Angus Cattle Society ABP is proud to recognise a number of Cork locals as the winners of the Class 15,... Read More
2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Sinn Féin spokesperson on Education Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire TD has congratulated Leaving Cert students on their hard work, as results come out today. The Cork South Central TD said: “Well done to all Leaving Cert students receiving their results today. “It has been a challenging year, it has... Read More
2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands launches its pre-Budget 2023 submission to the Minister for Rural and Community Development on Bere Island in West Cork The Joint Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development and the Islands has today, Friday September 02, launched... Read More
2 September 2022 By Tom Collins tom@TheCork.ie Jameson achieved strong sales in key markets including a resurgence in Global Travel Retail (+157%); South Africa (+43%), UK (+16%), Ireland (+20%), Poland (+43%) and Spain (+94%) Irish Distillers, producer of some of the world’s most well-known and successful Irish whiskeys, has today announced full year financial results... Read More